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February 16, 2017
1% of Payroll: The Magic Number For Social Recognition Investment
Why do some recognition programs take off with widespread adoption, while others struggle to gain traction or make an impact? The problem is not that some work cultures don’t need recognition – appreciation is a basic human need.
One challenge many companies face is that executives, and sometimes even HR leaders, perceive recognition as a cost as opposed to an investment. When a recognition program is perceived as a cost or a “nice to have,” companies look for ways to bring that cost down as...
February 14, 2017
How to Recognize Quiet Leaders: Susan Cain Q+A (Part 1)
Do you ever think about the kinds of people who get promoted in your organization? Are different personality types – both extroverts and introverts – represented in that group, and made to feel like they belong? New research shows that introverted leaders, in some cases, are actually more effective in inspiring and motivating people.
To learn more about developing introverted leaders, we talked to the expert – author and WorkHuman speaker Susan Cain. In part one of our Q&A, we talk about wha...
February 9, 2017
Meaningless Core Values – A Dangerous Liability
Does your company have a set of values that guides every decision that is made – from the way employees interact with clients to the types of products you sell? Perhaps you have a set of values, but does everyone know what they are and what it means to live those values every day?
Meaningless or nonexistent corporate values can be a huge risk for companies, especially in today’s political climate. Daniel Korschun, associate professor of marketing at Drexel University, wrote an interesting Sa...
February 7, 2017
A Manager’s Guide to Building Trust
Many of us in HR (and those who believe in working human) know instinctively that the fuel which drives a great company culture is not over-the-top perks, but something much simpler – trust. Decades of research at Great Place to Work® has shown this to be true. And our own WorkHuman Research Institute report shows that workers who trust senior leaders are nearly two times as likely to love their job.
Paul J. Zak, founding director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduat...
February 2, 2017
[Webinar] Making Recognition More Inclusive at Cardinal Health
“Our brains are hardwired to motivate us toward connection and belonging – it’s how we survive and thrive … and findings show that belonging and attachment to a group of co-workers is a better motivator for some employees than money.” – Pat Wadors, senior vice president of global talent organization at LinkedIn
Today, more than ever, all workers (not just millennials) are looking to work for companies where they feel a sense of belonging and inclusion. This might be easier for smaller, more...
January 31, 2017
[Infographic] How to Build a Rock Solid Employee Recognition Program
How much should you invest in recognition for the greatest return? Why are more organizations adopting values-based recognition programs? How can organizations make tangible improvements in employee engagement, retention, workplace culture, and recruitment?
These are a few questions answered in findings from the new SHRM/Globoforce Employee Recognition Survey. Learn about some of the most intriguing statistics from the survey in the infographic below.
Enjoy!
If you’d like to read the ful...
January 26, 2017
The Proven Links Between Retention and Employee Experience
Retention and employee experience are two sides of the same coin. Here’s a quick story: In one of my previous roles at a different company, a new senior leader came on and laid off half of our department. Those of us remaining were in shell shock. We know this happens at companies all the time. But little was done to alleviate the fears of those who remained (and had a lot more work their plates) and the culture seriously suffered. I started looking for a new job almost immediately and accep...
January 24, 2017
10 Security & Safeguarding Questions to Ask Your Recognition Provider
Every day it seems there is another story about a corporate data breach. More than 1.5 million user profiles were leaked from eSports Entertainment Association in December. Yahoo recently revealed there was a hack to its system in 2013 that impacted at least one billion accounts. And we all know the government isn’t immune to these kinds of threats either.
The truth is, no industry is immune –including HR. And while it’s an exciting time for HR technology innovation –there was more than 60%...
January 17, 2017
Your Sales Comp Plan Stinks (And What To Do About It)
As you read this, some of your best inside and outside sales people are either thinking about leaving or are being actively poached by your competitors. Why? It’s a new year and organizations are rolling out sales comp plans that are often underwhelming to their sales staff.
Think your staff is immune to compensation frustration? Mark Donnolo, managing partner of SalesGlobe, may have said it best: “It’s rare that sales compensation plans are presented to cheering crowds of salespeople, vibra...
January 10, 2017
The Hidden Potential of Teams
If you had to describe your average work day, would it consist mostly of solitary work or collaboration with a team of people across different functions? Most people in white collar positions today would agree that their work falls in the latter category, and this likely isn’t changing anytime soon.
Last year, two of Deloitte University Press’ Top 10 global human capital trends addressed the rise of teams – of hierarchical organizational models being turned upside down.
The report reads, “Th...
